Iron cord connection



Feb. 20, 1940. 1. DORMAN IRON CORD CONNECTION Filed Aug. 16, 1937 Med Feb. 20, 1940 u mrao" STATES PATENT OFFICE.

, This invention relates to electrical conductors adapted to convey electrical energy from a source to a portable electrical device and particularly to electrical conductors of this type adapted to 8 continuous fiexure.

Important among the advantages of the device according to the present invention is that it provides a unitary structure which in addition to conveying electrical energy to a device, for ex- 10 ample. an electric iron or similar apparatus sub- Jected to continuous and material movement during use, it also provides means for eliminating the slack in the conductorcaused when the device is moved about. By this means, wear of the conductor due to rubbing against adjacent surfaces, for example, the ironing board or the like, is substantially minimized. Moreover, the cord is maintained in a position substantially out of the field of operation during ironing thereby so permitting the operator greater freedom of movement and avoiding the necessity of stopping the ironing to remove the cord from an interfering position.

Another advantage of the device according to 25 the present invention is that it permits the iron to be moved over substantially the entire length of the board while maintaining the connecting cord in substantially the position as above referred to.

80 A further feature of the device is that it does not materially augment the weight of the iron, in fact it is self-supporting and accordingly diminishes the usual weight of apparatus moved by the operator during the course of ironing,

86 thereby lessening the labor involved.

Among the other notable features of the device according to the present invention can be mentioned that in one embodiment it provides a receptacle for receiving the iron during such time 40 as it is not being moved about the board; it is mountable beneath the board and accordingly does not interfere with the upper surface thereof, and it is relatively inexpensive from the standpoint of manufacture because few .elements are 46 required for its fabrication.

The invention will be fully and comprehensively understood from a consideration of the following detailed description when read in connection with the accompanying drawing which forms part of the application.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention adapted to an electric iron, shown in position upon an ironing board.

Figure 2 is a view, partially in section, of the device according to the present invention with a portion of the base plug removed for clearness; and

Figure 3 is a perspective view of one type of 6 standard adapted to receive the mounting block.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention illustrated in the drawing, the electrical conductor 5 carries a plug 6 adapted to engage with the portable electric device to be operated, the other end of the conductor being substantially fixedly held in a mounting block generally designated at I. The electrical conductor comprises a plurality of spring metal electrically conductive elements 8 and 9, insulated each from the other and disposed within a flexible sheath for example, a fabric cover,' rubber tube or the like, generally indicated at, I0. The ends of the conductors l and 9 are bent in substantially the manner shown in Figure 2, u and received in cut-away portions of the block generally designated at I which comprises a top portion (not shown) and a bottom portion II. The block is preferably formed of insulative material and serves, in addition to providing a mounting for the device, to prevent the elements 8 and 9 from turning during use. The electrical conductor is attached to 3. source of current supply by means including the flexible cable l2 and the standard outlet plug IS. The block generally designated at 1, is positionable within the mounting member ll shown in Figure 3, said member having flared ends 25 and stops 26 associated with the sides thereof to facilitate insertion of the plug and to hold same in relatively fixed position after insertion. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention the mounting means H are associated with a clamp I5 whereby the mounting means can be substana tially fixedly positioned on the bottom at one end of the ironing board I 6. It is preferred that the upper part of the clamp l5 comprise a receptacle adapted to receive the iron when not in use. v

The conductor 5 is formed as aforesaid of resilient material and is bowed in shape so that it will normally dispose itself in substantially the position shown in Fig. l. Theextent to which 86 the member is bowed depends upon the conditions under which it is to be used but it is preferred that it be bowed only sufiiciently to support itself. Under these conditions, the cord, when in use, will not kink and the iron cannot be 1 to the precise construction described and, there- I passed over the conductor during usual ironing operations. I I

It is to be understood that this improvement is capable of extended application and is not confined to the exact showing of the drawing nor fore, such changes and modifications may be made therein as do not aflect the spirit of the invention nor exceed the scope thereof as expressed in the appended claim.

What is claimed asnew is: y

-In combination with a portable electrical device, an arcuately formed electrical conductor comprising a plurality of electrically conductive resilient elements of said conductor whereby axial rotation of said elements is precluded.

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